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Add 84/10 and 72/96

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 72/96

84/10 + 72/96 is 183/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   84/10 = 84 × 48/10 × 48 = 4032/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/480 + 360/480 = 4032 + 360/480 = 4392/480
5. 4392/480 simplified gives 183/20
6. So, 84/10 + 72/96 = 183/20
   In mixed form: 93/20

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